Some camped at Devil’s Lake State Park near Baraboo. Others attended business meetings at Epic Systems Corp. in Verona. Thousands wandered Air Venture in Oshkosh to take in aircraft from around the world.
A boater paddles a canoe along the north end of Devil's Lake, framed through the windows of the North Shore Chateau, one of the park's concessions and events facilities. Devil's Lake State Park is one of the most popular state parks in the country.
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People attending a conference walk toward Monona Terrace from Capitol Square on Monday. Direct tourism spending in Dane County rose 9.9% to $1.5 billion in 2023, continuing a positive trend in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thousands of people from around the world camp in Oshkosh each year during during AirVenture.
Destination Madison's latest promotional video, "a love letter to Madison," features sweeping drone shots of the Capitol, a vibrant restaurant scene and active people having a great time on Madison streets.
The annual User Group Meeting at Epic Systems in Verona draws thousands of people each August, filling hotel rooms throughout the region.
Top 10 signs it's summer in Wisconsin
It's beach season -- kinda
Yesss! The beaches are open. Nooo! They’re full of algae.
Something is biting, but it's not the fish
The mosquitoes are the size of small dogs. Seriously.
We're popular
Get ready for the parade of out-of-state license plates. Tourists traveling from everywhere want a piece of our waterparks, lakes and festivals.
Pavement buckling,
Really hot days can lead to pavement buckling, like this buckle being repaired on Highway 16 in Portage in 2016.
Fire up the Weber
Smoke wafting from backyard grills makes your stomach growl.
Puff piece
The famous Wisconsin State Fair cream puffs are in season again. Rejoice.
A capital idea
We get reacquainted with our state Capitol building again. Concerts on the Square, Art Fair on the Square and the Farmers Market, among many other events, lure people to Downtown Madison.
Mow, not blow
The lawn mower and snowblower trade places in the garage.
Beat the heat
You hang out in the beer cave of your local grocery store, even when you're not buying beer.
Up North
"Up North" is our collective happy place. You say the words, and everyone knows what you mean.
